| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $209.71 | 3.480% | $217.0079 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.66 | 9.789% | $253.2393 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.63 | 4.701% | $216.3437 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.27 | 7.536% | $55.1337 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.90 | 9.666% | $15.2436 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.90 | 6.719% | $204.7938 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.96 | 8.846% | $9.7526 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.03 | $971.5146 | $971.50 | $971.55 | $971.40 | |